Locum Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Conference Chair
Location: Countywide – Base to be agreed
Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office, remainder remote
Rate: £40–£45 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary
Suffolk County Council is seeking a skilled and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer / Child Protection Conference Chair to join our Safeguarding & Reviewing Officer Service. This is a vital role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and planning for children and young people across Suffolk.
Key Responsibilities:
* Chair child protection conferences and children in care reviews with effective scrutiny and progress tracking.
* Raise concerns or compliments across agencies to prevent drift and identify service gaps.
* Provide consultancy and practice leadership in Signs of Safety and Wellbeing.
* Monitor and report on planning outcomes for children to the Head of Safeguarding.
* Represent the service in complex meetings and multi-agency forums.
Essential Requirements:
* Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
* Proven experience in safeguarding, child protection, and care planning.
* Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
* Ability to manage risk and influence multi-agency practice.
* Commitment to Suffolk’s WE ASPIRE values and customer service principles.
If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.